For the past six years I've worked in a setting where my colleagues were introverts, and sadly, women without faith. They were searching for peace in the latest practices of "mindfulness". They had no room for my Jesus joy. I was "too much" for them. And I allowed them to steal my joy. In their presence I became someone I am not. Compliant. Submissive. Quiet. Boring. Stagnant.
No more. I've left. God has a new thing ready for me.
I know why I allowed this to happen. Fear of man.
Proverbs 29:25 says:
"Fear of man will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe."
And Psalm 188:6 is another reminder:
"The Lord is with me, I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?
The Lord is with me; he is my helper.
I will look in triumph on my enemies."
No more fear. Trusting in the Lord in a deeper way, for all things. He is well able. I am willing. The future is bright with my Savior leading the way. I'm going to be inexcusably me.
I'm ready. This blog will be a place to house my thoughts and journey. You're welcome to come along.
Joyfully, Mary Beth
I always love the way you are! I love and appreciate that you did not "blame" God for losing yourself... I can see you changing fast and blooming! That Jesus Joy is so evident in you! Actually you could not hide it even in the man fearing state of your previous days... Jesus was not always bubbly and happy young man, I bet... He felt the pains of people, cried over them and actually ..He was sad. But He always went to the Father when that happened! You do the same, I know. So I have been seeing your Jesus Joy throughout your life since I've known you, and that truly is the real Mary Beth! Love, Naomi
ReplyDeleteLove the title because it truly describes who you are - full of Pure Jesus Joy "You are no longer a slave to fear; You are a child of God"
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